Author: Dan Fischer

There are new gun safety laws in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a package of bills including one requiring gun makers to make sure their weapons can’t […]

New York State is putting $35 million towards the fight against domestic violence. Governor Kathy Hochul says the money will be distributed to 25 district attorney offices across the state. […]

Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, including in western New York, where Rochester Police saw a drop of 39%. Governor Kathy Hochul says that shootings resulting […]

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is urging all Empire State motorists to be aware of motorcyclists. Data shows that motorcycle accidents account for 15-percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide. And […]

New York health officials are taking action to prevent the spread of mpox in the Empire State. An order has been signed allowing people 18 and older to be vaccinated […]

State Attorney General Letitia James is targeting Artificial Intelligence this election season, and she wants New Yorkers to know how to recognize and report fake content online. James noted AI […]

With high numbers of people on the roads this Labor Day, police across New York State are working to keep everyone safe. Law enforcement is patrolling and on the lookout […]

A lot of people are going to be out on the roads in the next few days, and police across New York State will be working to keep everyone safe. […]

The average price for a gallon of regular gas is on the decline statewide but is increasing slightly locally. The national average price is currently $3.38; the state average is […]

Governor Hochul is announcing a deal to provide discounted broadband service to low-income New Yorkers. It’s due to a settlement reached between the state’s Public Service Commission and Charter Communications, […]

New York State’s main corrections officers union is calling on Governor Hochul for more pay and fewer staffing shortages. New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association President Chris […]

A new program is being launched that’s aimed at making the Erie Canal more accessible to people with disabilities.   The New York Power Authority is teaming up with Rochester Accessible […]

Genesee County Economic Development Center to Consider 2 Major Projects Tonight The Genesee County Economic Development Center board of directors will consider final resolutions for two major manufacturing projects at […]

The FBI is issuing a warning about an ongoing scam in the Western New York region. The agency says scammers are targeting older individuals and getting them to empty their […]

A Buffalo-based firm — MimiVax — has raised five-point-eight million dollars toward a clinical trial of a cancer immunotherapy drug. MimiVax officials say the round is scheduled to wrap up […]

Governor Kathy Hochul is signing off on a series of lithium ion battery safety bills.   One of bills sets a battery standard that retailers must meet, which will ban refurbished […]

With the long holiday weekend that brings with it many celebrations, state police have once again increased DWI patrols and will ticket offenders, including those who are driving distracted with […]

The New York State Department of Health has announced the launch of a free HIV self-test campaign. This initiative is aimed at highlighting the importance of HIV self-testing to prevent […]

Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Elba The New York Lottery announced on Tuesday that one of this weeks top prize winning tickets was sold in Elba. The ticket was sold […]

Batavia Middle Schoolers Win Statewide Contest The Batavia City School District announced that Ms. Volpe’s 6th grade reading class won the statewide video contest hosted by the Rural Schools Association […]

Record Heat Wave Nearing End For the last 5 days Genesee County Residents have dealt with the effects of a brutal heat wave. Temperatures have exceeded 90 degrees every day […]

Pedestrian Struck by Car in Batavia Around noon on Wedneday, Batavia City Fire and Mercy Medic responded to East Main Street for an incident where a pedestrian was allegedly struck […]

Genesee County Opens 3 Cooling Centers Starting Wednesday The Genesee County Emergency Management Services announced that with the current heat wave that is only going to get worse the next […]

A Car Crashes into Peking Buffet in Batavia Over the weekend, Batavia Fire and Mercy Ambulance responded to an incident where a black sedan crashed into the front of Peking […]

37-year-old Shameek Taylor of Bergen has been arrested by Genesee County Sheriffs in the Town of Batavia. He’s charged with contempt; it’s alleged Taylor intentionally violated a stay away order […]

  An Open Letter to the Community from Police Chief Shawn Heubusch and City Manager Rachael Tabelski: Three incidents of shots fired in the City of Batavia over the last […]

Two dead in Orleans County plane crash * Memorial Day observances * Downtown Batavia restaurant closing,, going to food truck

AG James Announces 35 Dollars a Month for Insulin, Hochul Designates NY as Safe Harbor for Abortions, Buffalo Weighing Becoming a Cruise Port, Main St 56 Theatre Fundraiser, Deer Harvest Up 10 Percent in Last Year, 2 Buffalo Men Charged in Buying Stolen Information Online, Sweet Betty’s Reopening, UMMC Awarded for 7th Year in A Row

US To Drop COVID Vaccine Restrictions With Canada, ATV and Dirt Bike Thefts, Batavia PD Looking For Suspect in 7-11 Robbery, 13 year Old Steals Kia Crashes into Tree and Police Car, Over 100 People Completed Training at Genesee Fire Training Center In April, Buffalo To Demand Smoke and Pot Shops Get City Licenses

Two Men Indicted For Conspiracy To Kidnap Woman and Force Marriage in Yemen, New Legislation Would Strip Counties of Rights Over WROTB Say Tenney, Bollerro and Hawley, Assemblyman Stephen Hawley Disappointed With NY Gold Star Decision, Emmanuel Baptist Church Holding Care A Van Fundraiser Concert and Free Dinner, GCEDC Gives Report on How Well They are Doing

Federally Qualified Health Centers Suing State DOH Medicaid Director, Child Rapist Sentenced in Oakfield, Parolee Posed as Cleaner to Steal Thousands from Spencerport Tops, Buffalo Businesses Having Cooking Oil Stolen, Holland Land Office Events

2 Spots in City Centre Being Sold, Buffalo City School Lockdown After Student Brings Gun, New Communications Manager For ARC GLOW, Rochester General Staff on Strike Teen and 22 Year Old Crash Car While Fleeing Police, Rochester School Recognized as Underground Railroad Site, Niagara Falls On “Best Places to Travel To” List, Bisons to Hold Nurses Appreciation Night

Niagara and Iroquois Boy Scouts Councils to Merge, New York State Selling Off Surplus Vehicles, Cooking Oil Thefts Lead to Arrests, Farmland Protection Program Seeking Applicants, Bills Will Do Training Camp for the 24th Year at St John Fisher, Polka Legend Jimmy Sturr To Perform at Batavia Downs Thursday

NYS Health Department Floats Banning Tobacco, New Bill to Increase Criminal Penalties for Farm Thefts, Earthquake in Northern NY, East Aurora Rocket Club Going to NASA for Competition, Fox Bites 6 People in Brighton, Brendan Burgess is Mr Batavia

Is Your License About to be Suspended? Smoke Shop Owner Arrested for Selling Unlicensed Cannabis, Former Corrections Officer Charged with Child Porn, Man Who Kidnapped 16 Year Old Girl Arrested, Environmental Cleanup On Clinton St To Start In May

Schools Locked Out After Threat, Genesee County Drug Takeback, Buffalo Woman Arraigned for Vandalizing Pro Life Women’s Center, Chickens Stolen from Farm in Niagara county after Police Warn of Animal Activists Stealing from Farms, Train and Tractor Trailer Collision in Warsaw, Former Greece Police Officer Sentenced for Child Porn, Bills Sign Tyler Bass to Multi Year Contract, GCC Scholarship Golf Tournament Date Announced

Opioid Task Force Holding Forum A Office For Aging May 3rd, Buffalo Men Plead Guilty to Robbery During Winter Storm Elliott, State Legislators Still No Budget Deal, Police Watching for Drug Impaired Drivers Today, LeRoy Railroad Crossing To Be Worked on May 11th, Motorcycles
Must be Inspected and Registrations Renewed

Water Worker Shot In Cheektowaga, Fatality in Monday I-90 Crash Was Walking When Killed, Rowan Wilson Confirmed to Appeals Court, HLOM Appraisal Day, Charity 5K at Batavia Downs, Why Buy Legal Campaign for Cannabis

Man Charged With Selling Cocaine in Batavia, Gun Buyback in Niagara Falls, Operation Hardhat Cracks Down on Unsafe Drivers, NY Lawmakers Pass 3 Day Extension, Mr. Batavia Competition Friday, Bills Keeping AJ Klein With a 1 Year Contract

State of Emergency Rescinded. Travel ban lifted

Travel Ban in some areas of the county; Travel Advisory in others

Travel ban in effect until further notice

Blizzard Warning for Genesee County * Travel conditions deteriorate by the hour * Authorities urge no unnecessary travel

City and Cou8nty buildings will close on Friday

Missing Batavia girl found * Crash on Law Street disrupts power * Devon Wright gets 24 years

Today is a federal Holiday * Aldi’s announces recall * gas prices down 2-cents

Arrest made in Elm St shooting * lock your car, smash & grab gang at work * Tap grants available to part-time students

Council to consider residency exception for new assistant manager * Batavia gasoline prices ease a bit * $1-million lottery ticket sold in Elba

County residents urged to conserve water * Warsaw woman gets seven years for stealing from Wyoming County chamber * Richmond Ave construction to begin this week

Could Buffalo mass shooting trigger copycats? * BPD to again sponsor Community Night Out * Concerts in the park begin next week

Members of the community, law enforcement, or criminal justice agency serving Genesee County recognized for exceptional career achievements

Memorial Day observances listed * latest arrest reports * NYS Attorney General warns against baby formula price gouging

Construction begins on new county jail * Memorial Day weekend, police issue caution * Did a former federal agent know about Buffalo’s supermarket shooting in advance?

Former State Senator George Maziarz brings suit against Downs

Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel adds QR code signage to help problem gamblers

NYS DEC warns no residential brush burning effective next week * Warsaw man arrested for making meth days after release from prison on the same charge * RPO to perform concert in support of Ukraine

Wind storm takes the life of a Bergen man * Location change for Notre Dame playoff game * New development at former K-mart site?

Storage Wars end in arrest * Sports betting in NY wins big * Another hat in the NY gubernatorial ring

Batavia Downs Direct or Racing, to retire * Podcast Studio named for Bob Knipe * Gas prices jump in Batavia

No more state mask mandate for healthcare workers * Batavia’s weekly gasoline price report * Todd Haight to retire as Director of Live racing at Batavia Downsx

Flood water begins to recede * Herberger says he does not want permanent Fire Chief position * Free fishing this weekend

Flood Warning and Winter Weather Advisory issued for our area * Genesee County likely to outfit volunteers for military honors at National Cemetery * Walnut St man pleads to assaulting a BPD officer

City and Oatka relationship improves * To-go booze to go to a vote * Troopers release results of Super Bowl DWI crackdown

Flash Flood Watch posted tomorrow through Friday * Online sports betting, a big hit * Batavia woman pleads guilty to $17K welfare fraud

Pembroke woman arrested for unlawful use of pepper spray * You can take off your mask inside Genesee County buildings * Notre Dame to honor Mike Rapone’s career

Lawmen watch out for penalties this Super Bowl weekend * Muckdogs get ready for new season, sign two local players * 11th Annual Pembroke “Shooting for a Cure”

Bracing for another winter storm * City Fire called to Tully’s * Phil sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter

Batavia City Dire Dept issues annual report * Water Main leak on Oak St. * Jacobs says he will run in new district

Gasoline prices jump 8-cents in Batavia * Winter Storm Watch posted Wednesday evening through Friday afternoon * Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce employee charged with stealing $100,000

Jeremy Karas reportedly resigns from City Council * Genesee County Sheriff honors its own * Elba to distribute COVID test Kits

Village of Attica distributes COVID test kits * LeHigh Ave to close for Water repair * Test Kit scam warning

Arrest made in Caledonia murder * Gas prices down slightly * Mobile Sports Betting appears to be a hit

New name proposed for city owned ice arena * Three county residents die from COVID over the past week reporting week * Town of Batavia to handout COVID test kits

Chamber of Commerce turns 50 * Crimestoppers offers reward for Batavia man * Peace Bridge lights up for Bills

Batavia man charged again with raping children * Hochul leading Democratic rivals for nomination * Bentley is looking to get home, can you help?

Bitter cold to settle in by Thursday * City issues statement on snow removal * Hochul releases budget, crickets on new Bills stadium

House fire on Porter Avenue * City proposes property tax decrease * Eviction moratorium due to expire on Saturday

Lake effect snow could still impact Genesee County tonight, but so far it has fallen short of predictions * Genesee County to hand out rapid COVID test kits on Saturday * Wyoming County has a supply of KN95 marks

Preparations for winter storm * Batavia man charged with manslaughter in overdose death of wife * County to distribute COVID test kits

Winter Storm Watch posted for Wednesday through Thursday * Gas prices drop 2-cents locally * woman killed in Town of Gaines identified

State correctional facilities require proof of vaccination * Gas prices remain stable * Teen hospitalized after being shot in Rochester

GO Health now accepts at-home COVID tests * No non-essential procedures at UMMC * Hochul signs legislation

Tomaszewski sentenced to 2 to 6 years * Power out in Towns of Batavia and Alexander * Chamber of Commerce to hold Home Show in April

No Regents next month * DMV wait times go down * Brownfield redevelopment progressing

Bills touchdown celebration goes viral for Batavia fan * Genesee County’s current COVID cases * 72 year old arrested for stalking

Latest on new Bills stadium * First day of winter * State announces new food program

Hochul thanks healthcare workers in Wyoming County * The ball is up in the air for Times Square New Year’s festivities * Bills win, Sabres try again tonight

Porter Ave busted on felony drug charge * Grand Jury indicts two in separate assault cases * Winter Weather Advisory for Wyoming and Liv9ingston Counties

Troopers keep an eye out for impaired drivers * Federal cash for the Genesee County Airport * Bills back home on Sunday

Town of Batavia opts out of pot spots * Plush Dozier sentenced to 25 to life * Wind Advisory in effect until early tomorrow

Wind Advisory posted * Fatal medical emergency causes crash * Hochul defends mask mandate

BHS Auditorium closed due to wind damage * New Ward Six City Councilwoman * Council opts to “opt in ” for legal pot

“Ghost Hunter” arrested for breaking into GoArt * Attica Central names interim superintendent of schools * Village of Attica helps residents clean up storm damage

Hundreds still without power in GLOW region * Mask Mandate in effect across NY * Bills on two game losing streak

High Wind Watch posted for Saturday * Women dead after her car ends up near edge of Niagara Falls * Former Bill Mark Pike, dies at 57

Schumer critical of GOP trying to end Biden vax mandates * Tomaszewski has COVID, sentencing delayed * UMMC elective surgery not impact by RRH directive

Tomaszewski has COVID, sentencing delayed again * Elective surgery at UMMC OK for now * Two more die from COVID in Genesee County

Relief for homeowners struggling with COVID economic fallout * Revolver once owned by Emory Upton sells at auction * Bills lose a big game at home

High Wind Advisory for Genesee and Orleans Counties * Little price change at the pump * Bills meet the Pats tonight at home

Officials look for source of “threats” that closed city schools * Hochul: not planning any statewide COVID mandates * Sabres losing streak now at 3

Threats of violence circulate on social media, police are investigating

County needs to hurry up and approve borrowing for a new jail * Wyoming County declares State of Emergency over COVID * Cuomo’s legal troubles costing taxpayers millions of dollars

Batavia Downs reveals “Rockin’ the Downs” headliners for 2022 * Elba Town Hall has a new location * Low cost airline out of Buffalo offers warm weather destinations for $19

Line-up includes several double-bills including Peter Noone, Herman’s Hermits and The Grass Roots

GCEDC to vote on school bus maintenance facility in Town of Batavia * Rockefeller Christmas tree to be lit tomorrow in NYC * Sabres still struggle

NYS watching the new COVID variant “very closely” * Andrew Cuomo Sharply criticizes release of of videos and transcripts * Sabres drop another, this time to the NHL’s newest team

Oakfield deadline extended over fire issues * Gas prices continue downward trend * Genesee County COVID rate among highest in NYS

Former local teacher charged with producing child porn * Genesee / Oleans counties make clear – no mask mandate * Bills meet Saints tonight

City Council makes a move toward a new police station * CSEA has a new contract with the city * How about a new Corvette for Christmas?

A drop in oil prices has yet to impact local gasoline * Hochul concerned about Holiday surge in COVID cases * OAE advances in High School Football state championships

Protesting vaccine mandates with discarded shoes * 80% of New Yorkers over 18 are fully vaccinated * Winter Weather Advisory cancelled

Town of Batavia holds public hearing into opting out of legal pot dispensaries * City GOP asking for candidates to run * HLOM to open Wonderland of Trees this Friday

City GOP seeks candidates for Ward 6 * Water main break on Thomas Ave. * Wonderland of Trees begins Friday at Holland Land Office Museum

One man enters plea deal in 2020 shooting at Batavia’s Days Inn * Number of current COVID cases in Genesee County nears pandemic worst * TSA offers signing bonuses for agents in Buffalo

Troopers make arrest in fatal Pavilion crash * Bills rebound with blowout victory over Jets * Batavia and OAE advance to Far West Regional football championship

Batavia and Oakfield in Sectional Football Finals this weekend * Batavia to name new school superintendent on Monday * Free dental care for veteran’s tomorrow

Veteran’s Day at BHS * 95 year old local veteran is recognized * National Fuel adjusts billing for some customers

What two of Michael Tomaszewski’s victims are saying about another delay in his sentencing * A new Superintendent of Water for the city * Cuomo’s sexual harassment interview is released

Get to know the Bureau of Inspections

Sentencing delayed again for Michael Tomaszewski * Fatal fire in Livingston County * scholarship raffle for vaccinated kids

Three officers leave BPD, council concerned about pay and benefits * Vacancy in Ward 6, Rose Mary Christian leaves * New state law curbing robocalls

Finger Lakes Region has highest COVID rate in the state * Two local teams make the Section 5 Football finals * New State law, used cars must have working air bags

COVID vax for kids start on Wednesday in Genesee County * Toy Hall of Fame announced in Rochester * High School Football semi-finals this weekend

COVID boosters available every Wednesday in Genesee County * GCC told hold annual “Encore” fundraiser Dec. 4 *

State study says a new stadium for the Bills is preferred over a re-build * Batavia Downs cancels Friday card this week and next * UPS needs employees for Holidays

Council at-large stays with incumbents * Final results from contested races are in

Work begins at Ellicott Station site * Election Day 2021 * Genesee County turns green for Veterans

Genesee County 2021 General Election Contested Races  Batavia City Council at-large  (Top three are elected) Eugene A.Jankowski Jr. Republican Jeremy W. Karas Republican F. Robert Bialkowski Republican Erica B. O’Donnell […]

Proposed Genesee County Budget released * Election Day has few contested races in Genesee County * Macy’s Parade makes a full comeback

Water main break on southside repaired * Bills win, Sabres lose * Gasoline up 1-cent from last week

State AG says she moved against Cuomo “without fear or favor” * Batavia “Trick or Treating” is Sunday only, ends at 8p.m. * High School Football Quarter-finals begin tonight

Arrest warrant issued for Andrew Cuomo * State AG James to announce gubernatorial plans “soon” * Batavia Downs donates nearly $20,000 to Breast Cancer Coalition

NFL Commissioner weighs in on new Bills’ stadium * Health department trying to locate dog owner in several bite incidents * Dellinger Ave in Batavia closed today

Council skeptical but still supportive of Ellicott Station Project * Ground breaking tomorrow for Liberty Pumps Expansion

Trial delayed, again, for defendant in attempted murder case * Hochul continues gun violence State of Emergency” * Council reluctantly supports another grant for Ellicott Station

Owners of Batavia apartment complex facing code violations * Gasoline prices continue to rise in Batavia

Gasoline prices are up again in Batavia * Walmart in Geneseo evacuated over suspicious package * Sabres try to get back on winning track tonight

One site for early voting in Genesee County, the Arc GLOW Community Building on Woodrow Rd, Batavia * Few contested races in Genesee County * Area woman recognized for work with developmentally disable individuals

Early voting in Genesee County begins tomorrow * Few contested races * New poll: 50% of New Yorkers think worst of COVID is over

Good news for tax rates, not so good for assessments * High school athletes cashing in on their sport * Hochul requires private employers to enroll workers in state savings plan

Town of Batavia forecasts a tax rate decrease, but what happens to you tax bill? * High school athletes may cash in on their success * Lawyer for former gov Cuomo cries foul

Ground is broken for Plug Power project in on STAMP site * LeRoy village broad likely to hear more on housing project * State Senate Republicans ask for suspension of gasoline tax

Hochul visits STAMP site * LeRoy housing development on the village board agenda for tonight * Sabres now 3 and 0 on the season

Batavia man indicted for trying to strangle two people * Hochul concerned about people gathering for upcoming Holidays * Jacobs gets first hand look at Arc GLOW

Jacobs tours Arc GLOW * Hochul announces funding for area airports * Heartbreak for the Bills

Area COVID rates among highest in New York State * Local gasoline prices up 5-cents in one week * Investigation continues into Oakfield murder

Son charged with killing his father in Oakfield * Batavia gas prices up sharply * Bills on Monday Night Football tonight

Drug Take-Back scheduled for next Saturday * Downs contributes to city firemen’s’ Operation Warm * Body found in Niagara River could be that of missing teenager

Leaves can also be brought to the Yard Waste Station on Law Street until December 11th.

Bus carrying BOCES students crashes in Alexander * City and Oatka at odds over contaminated waste water * Home care shortage at crisis level

The city and Oatka Milk at odds over waste water * SUNY Chancellor praises students response to COVID vaccinations * Sabres begin their new season tonight

County Health Dept tries to locate dog and its owner * City tries to get Oatka to clean up its waste water * Hochul leads fellow Democrats in poll for next Gov

Firemen hope to raise enough money to purchase 300 new coats

City tells Oatka to “cease and desist” contaminating waste water * Beware of a new text phishing scam * City firemen raise money to buy new coats for local kids

Raymond Ave couple busted on drug charges * Local pediatricians prepare for inject kids with COVID vaccine * Fisher Park woman accused of stabbing another person in the neck

Attica guard stabbed by inmate * gasoline prices up in Batavia * Rolling Hills Asylum open for season

Arrest made in a 20 yr old Batavia rape case * Two new electric car charging stations added in downtown * Cuomo was ready to boot Hochul off his 2022 ticket

Fire on Tracy Ave. * Missing Batavia woman found safe * Strike at Buffalo hospital continues * Hochul expands vaccine mandate for health care workers

Attica man sentenced for hate crime * Jacobs co-sponsors bill making it easier to takes guns across state lines * Albion woman arrested for attacking person with a hammer

LeRoy holds public hearing into senior housing project * Attica man sentenced for hate crime * NYS Cannabis Control Board meets for the first time

Lovely Warren pleads guilty and will resign as Rochester’s mayor * County EDC to take final action on Pembroke development * Hochhul says vaccine mandate was largely, a success

Little change in gasoline prices * EDC considers final action on Pembroke development * Hochul says Vaccine mandate a success

Lovely Warren In Court For Campaign Finance Charges, Governor Hochul Says State is Ready To Help Hospitals With Staffing, How Much Did Schools Pay to Graduate at Highmark Stadium?, Mercy Hospital Strike Continues, Bills Beat Texans In Shutout

It’s official: Arc GLOW serves four county area * Missing Batavia woman accounted for, found in good health * Hawley to visit small women owned businesses

Missing Batavia woman found in good health * Hawley recognizes local women-owned business * Sheriff’s Comm Coordinator retires after 35 years on the job

Batavia man facing additional rape charge * Notre Dame H S Coach Mike Rapone to retire * Hawley says he glad to see Zucker go

New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker will be stepping down from his position after nearly seven-and-a-half years on the job. Governor Kathy Hochul says she agrees with his […]

Two die in Pembroke crash * Hochul says Bills stadium study to be released “soon” * County sponsors STOP DWI poster contest

Deadline for entries is Friday, Oct 8th

Two people are dead following yesterday’s vehicle collision in Pembroke.  Local deputies say it happened shortly before 1:45 p.m. when a passenger vehicle headed west on Indian Falls Road blew […]

The City of Batavia Planning & Development Committee approved a site plan for the Healthy Living campus. It’s a joint venture between United Memorial Medical Center and the GLOW YMCA. […]

The man who fled a traffic stop Sunday night in Stafford is facing a slew of charges. Police say 44-year-old Arthur Brown of LeRoy was seen driving erratically on Rt. […]

More details are expected later today from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office about last night’s traffic stop where the driver fled on foot and shot at police. It started on […]

Governor Hochul says Afghan refugees will be resettling in cities across New York over the next few months. The U.S. Department of State’s Afghan Placement Program says there are going […]

Town of Batavia takes steps toward Park Rd. re-construction * Retired City of Batavia Police Chief dies * Local push-back to state health care vaccination

Local protest over mandated vaccines for health care workers * Arc to hold job fair in GLOW Region * NASCAR returns to Watkins Glen – next year

Police identify victim of accident at concrete facility * Wyoming County man facing rape charges involving person under 17 * Gov Hochul gets high marks in latest survey

Gasoline prices stabilize * Warsaw man killed in Cattaraugus County motorcycle crash * Council meets for first time in five weeks

Hawley opposes vax mandate for health care workers * GCEDC advances school bus facility on Saile Dr. * VFW Post 1602 hosts 9-11 remembrance ceremony

Woman sentenced for candy shop stabbing * New lieutenant governor to be sworn in today * Holland Land Office announces Ghost Walk program for next month

GCEDC takes up $20-million worth of projects * Batavia Police probe gunshots on South Main * Attendance way down at NYS Fair

First day of school for Batavia, some parental push-back on masks * An effort to teach 9-11 in schools * Hochul wants businesses to have an anti-virus plan

Batavia City School District students return to class today * Hochul makes new rules for businesses in the state * Oakfield Labor Day parade draws hundreds

City woman arrested for burglary * COVID cancels this year’s Patriot Trip * Opening weekend of High School Football

Hornell couple arrested in police chase through Batavia * Chicken Wing Weekend in buffalo * The 2021 “second Season” of High School Football starts tonight

Chase through Batavia Thursday evening started in Newstead

High speed chase through downtown Batavia * Police begin DWI crackdown for Holiday weekend * High School Football begins this weekend

Batavia woman accused of bilking the government out of $100,000 in federal COVID unemployment benefits * State approves extension of eviction moratorium, Hawley reacts * Nominations close Saturday for LeRoyan of the year

Schumer says Samsung still interested in STAMP * Health Director Pettit believes vaccine mandate may be issued for teachers and school staff * BOLO a faux-bovine on the lam from Elba

South Lyon Street bridge, closed * County Health Department to holding COVID briefing this afternoon * BCSD expected mask mandate, O-A calls the directive “frustrating”

NYS mandates masks in schools * Ida blamed for gas price increase * Driver faces four felony charges in Pembroke accident

Carr’s developer says renovation is moving forward but calls information about the planned look of the building is “speculation” * City is nearly finished with Waste Water Treatment Plant project, it should clear the air in the neighborhood * Hochul orders masks in all public and private schooils

Bills coach “frustrated” with anti-vaccine players * Two local women plead guilty to welfare fraud * Auto dealer makes big donation to sheriff’s K-9

Another Heat Advisory posted for Batavia and Genesee County * Sheriff’ asking for help locating a woman last seen in Byron * Cuomo forced to give up his Emmy Award

Hochul sworn in as 57th governor of New York State * Did Cuomo leave his dog behind in Exec Mansion? * Notre Dame H S releases mask guidance

Cuomo’s term has only hours left * slight drop Batavia gasoline prices

99 people in Genesee & Orleans counties have confirmed COVID-19 * LeRoy looses Great Lake Cheese * Attica’s lizard becomes road kill

OTB Board rep says Nolan has no case against the corporation * NYS Fair opens in Syracuse with some health restrictions * Alden company the low bidder for a $4.5-million project on Park Rd.

Opposition to a housing development in LeRoy * One Wyoming County furniture retailer buys up another * James Taylor coming to WNY

Heated hearing in LeRoy over housing proposal * Hochul hints at mask mandate * Singer/Songwriter James Taylor to come to Western New York

Cuomo turns in his retirement papers * Police step up Drive Sober Campaign * Go ahead, light up a joint at the State Fair

Rochester pair arrested for drug dealing in Batavia * NY Legislators do about face on impeachment of Cuomo * COVID cases rise in Genesee and Orleans Counties

Socks to blame for drug bust at Darien Lake concert * Shooting in Albion an isolated incident * Hochul supports decision to suspend impeachment of Cuomo

Pacer euthanized following track accident at Batavia Dowbns * Shooting in Albion * Bill’s now say they will foot part of the cost of a new stadium

County population is down * Batavia man hurt in Lockport crash * Bills are back tonight in Detroit

Another Heat Advisory for today * OSHA remembers heat related death of a LeRoy man last year * Hochul says her staff will not include any bad actors form Cuomo’s office.

Heat Advisory posted until tonight * Beware of driveway scams * National Grid warns of high demand

Lizzard on the loose in Attica * Batavia woman arrested for welfare fraud * complains over traffic at donut shop

Hochul prepares to step into top job * COVID cases rise in Finger Lakes Region * Heat Advisory posted for this afternoon

Liberty Pumps expanding * Bridge over Pembroke’s Murder Creek is closed * Individual schools will decide COVID rules for themselves

Cuomo given deadline for evidence * Former Dansville teacher facing child porn charge in Batavia * GLOW Corporate Cub tonight

Cuomo’s political future in doubt, calls for his resignation increase * New Poll: 59% of New Yorkers want the guv to go * Genesee County’s COVID rate remains low

State AG charges Cuomo with multiple instances of sexual harassments of women * High speed police chase in and around Batavia * Peace Garden vandalized

Travel demand drives up gasoline prices * Bills reportedly want taxpayers to fund new stadium * NY COVID rate still on the rise

City man arrested again for sex abuse of children * A hint of good news on the state COVID front * Summer Rec cancelled for today

COVID continues to spread across NYS, Genesee County, however, remains among the lowest rates in the state * Suspect arrested for shoplifting at Walmart for three days * Fair queen crowned at county fair

Rochester’s mayor says she’s innocent of weapons charges * Grand Jury indicts LeRoy man for spraying bleach into the eyes of two dogs * LeRoy woman faces felony DWI

Unemployment cut in half locally * NYS COVID numbers more concerning * Blue Jays to play their final game in WNY tonight

Police to crack-down at summer concerts * A Wyoming County man arrested for attempting to lure “an 11 year old girl” * American to be allowed back into Canada, if…

City woman charged with serious assault, set free “under supervision” * COVID rates up slightly in region * Looking for a liquor theif

4H Market Animal auction ads online bidding * Accused welfare cheat arrested for Grand Larceny * Beware, Batavia Post Office is rebuilding front steps

Pembroke woman admits guilt in animal cruelty case * COVID cases slowly rise in New York, but Finder Lakes Region declines slightly * Ag Society announces purchase of future Agri-Culkture Center

New law designed to block robo-texts * Most New Yorkers thing COVID crisis is done and gone * Agriculture gets it’s own home in Genesee County

Disc golf in Centennial Park – dead in the water * Troopers report on July 4th crackdown * Goo Goo Dolls to return to Buffalo – next year

Batavia man jailed for predatory sexual abuse of children * Gas prices rise again in Batavia * Uptick in positive COVID-19 cases in NYS

Byron man accused of having a pipe bomb * Pembroke cashes in big fo0r a water projects * Restaurants can continue to use sidewalks for outdoor dining

NWS issues Hazardous Weather Outlook * Shortage of high refs * Josh Allen gets 2nd edition of cereal – calls it “surreal”

Watch for thunderstorms popping up * Cost of gasoline continues to rise in Batavia * 46 year old man arrested in city following a fracas that drew blood

Soler to leave Batavia City Schools * Will take top job with Schenectady City School District * Police to keep a close watch on motorists this holiday weekend

Anibal Soler to become Superintendent of Schenectady City Schools

A case of extreme domestic violence * Office for the Aging asks, “Got Groceries?” * State Assembly to issue subpoenas in Cuomo impeachment case

Power restored after late morning outage * Still a risk for thunderstorms today *

Dry conditions renew calls for water conservation * Heat advisory issued for Genesee and Orleans Counties * Home on Gilhooly Road in Alexander now declared total loss by fire

Porch fire in Alexander re-kindles * Gas price continues to rise in Batavia * Neighbor fracas in Batavia

Eli Fish shows off new third floor apartments * Fracas at West Main St. motel * K-9 Frankie: a Lucky Dog

State of Emergency lifted in New York * Batavia man pleads to child porn charges * Batavia Concert Band making music again

Two upsets in WNY mayoral primaries * Car-ped accident on West Main * Sabres mourn passing of Rene Robert

Three GOP primary elections today in Genesee County * “Roadside domestic dispute” leads to a felony charge * Bills fans must mask if not vaccinated

A quiet, unassuming “humble” woman, a 4th grade teacher for 35 years, leaves over $1.2-million to local hospital

Wind Advisory in effect for Genesee & Orleans counties * UB confirms Delta COVID variant in WNT * Gasoline prices in Batavia unchanged

Drowning victim an accomplished swimmer * Assistant City Manager is named * County continues water conservation efforts

Maguire leaves city to take new job with the Town of Batavia * knife wielding suspect lunges at officer * Nik Wallenda takes another high wire walk in WNY

LeRoy home believed saved from a barn fire, now declared a total loss * Catholic Diocese to monitor 18 WNY priests * Josh Allen to toss first pitch in Blue Jays game

City Council, again, considers a new Police headquarters * NYS close to normal * State Fair to open at 100% capacity

Fire destroys barn in LeRoy * Early voting in Genesee County a big disappointment * NYS COVID rfate remains lowest in nation

City Fire Chief is leaving to take a State Fire post * NYS 13 consecutive days of record low COVID rates * Oakfield Labor Daze to return

New York nears 70-percent vaccination rate * Application made for huge solar energy farm in Elba/Oakfield * Get your Blue Jays tickets, now

Canada may soon ease border restrictions * Orleans County man charged with Town of Alabama arson * Changes in early voting announced in Genesee County

Location will change from County Building 2 to the Arc Community Center on Woodrow Road

Martin Miskell will take over as head of Arc of Genesee Orleans when merger with Livingston Wyoming is complete

Gasoline prices up 2-cents * Students still need to mask up * Muckdogs yet to win at home

National cheese processor inquires about locating in LeRoy * UMMC installs sunscreen dispensers at Dewitt Park * Muckdogs win season opener

County Jail to allow visitors next week * taxpayers footing the legal bill for Cuomo’s book defense * Alexander Central 8th grader wins flag contest

Hawley favors scaling back 2019 bail reform * NYS COVID rates drop for 57 straight days * GCASA detox facility ahead of schedule

Massive solar farm slated for Byron * Batavia girl run over by pick-up continues to recover * The Genesee County Fair is on for this summer

Buffalo Philharmonic to perform with Strickly Hip in tribute to Tragically Hip * Show is July 18

County residents asked to conserve water * TSA looking for help * little earthquake near Mt. Morris

175 volunteers participated

The brothers Cuomo answer for the gov’s harassment allegations * Empire Hemp opens downtown location * another chance at the mega-millions jackpot

Husband of Rochester’s Mayor facing felony charges * Design changes for Jackson Square * How to contact City Hall

After a public input and multiple stakeholder engagement session for the design of Jackson Square the final design will advance to full engineering, permitting and construction

A short guide on how to navigate local City services

School district budget votes * Lifting more COVID restrictions * COVID Positivity rates trend downward in Finger Lake Region

All area school budgets were approved

Traditional awards ceremony and dinner cancelled due to COVID-19

One more day to mask up * Gasoline prices continue to rise * School budgets going before voters today

Governor says state will no longer require face masks if you are vaccinated.

Council President reacts to graffiti * COVID vaccines reached 50% of New Yorkers * Health Dept to hold anti-rabies clinic this week

Batavia woman arrested on welfare fraud * Orleans County man killed in tractor accident * Jacobs wants to remove “work search” requirement in unemployment

12 to 15 year-olds OK for vaccine, available at GCC on Saturday * Deputies get a pay raise * UMMC breaks ground on radiology expansion

Albion man charged with Attempted murder * Batavia Police warn of larcenies from cars * 12 to 15 year olds on deck for COVID shots

Housing director nips drug deal in the bud * Batavia Downs offers incentives for shots * Eichel on the fence

Batavia Downs offers incentives to get vaccinated

Gasoline prices near $3 a gallon * City Council to award final contract to repair mall roof * Public Hearing tonight on Batavia school budget

Cuomo blames us for state’s highest COVID rate * Kayaking comes to Dewitt Park tomorrow * Schumer steps in boder crossing issue

New superintendent named at Byron-Bergen * Alexander Town Board proposes zoning law for solar systems * Jackson Square funding approaches $1-million

Downs adds new headliner to Summer Concert Series * J&J “One and Done” vaccine offered in county * Finger Lakes Wine Festival cancelled for this summer

Appointments requested but walk-ins will be accepted. * GCC and and Office for the Aging Clinics will open on Wednesday

Arc Exec Dir to retire after 3w2 years with agency * Arc of Genesee-Orleans to merge with Livingston Wyoming agency * Beware of season asphalt paving scams

Donna Saskowski to retire after 32 years with the Arc of Genesee * Agency to merge with Arc of Livingston Wyoming

Southside water replacement project to begin Monday * Bills to take 30th pick in NFL draft * Have a drink without food

It’s OK to drop the mask * 23 new COVID cases in county * New open and closing act for Downs summer concert series

Batavia City Council Begins Legal Pot Debate * Council restores budget funds for two firemen and one police officer * New York State looses a seat in Congress

Two Additional Concerts announced for the Summer Series

COVID capacity limits increase today * Another convenience store proposed for Batavia * Holley man drowns attempting to rescue a dog

Sherifgf warns of scam * 16 new COVID cases * BPD to hold drug collection tomorrow

COVID claims another local life * Town of Batavia Planning Board opens up public comments *

Residents sound off about shooting range in Batavia * Rotary donates defibrillator to Salvation Army * US / Canada border remains closed

Vaccination appointments available in Genesee and Orleans Counties

Holley man indicted for rape on GCC campus * Weather Advisory issued for snow * Capacity limits raised across the state

One more hour before last call * Genesee County remains relatively dry * Gasoline prices remain steady

New school super named for Alexander * Batavia Police look for missing 14 year old girl * 10 new COVID cases in Genesee County

All municipalities in Genesee County have moved their information to this new website

Tomszewski admits guilt in funeral scam * 19 new COVID cases in Genesee County * Cuomo says New York will will again use the Johnson and Johnson vaccine when the feds lifts the pause

45 new positive COVID-19 cases in Genesee County * City starts a “carry-in, carry-out” trash policy in parks * In-person graduation possible this June

Adult residential community proposed for LeRoy * New COVID cases in county: 24 * LeRoy Central schools recognized nationally for music

DMV likely to keep its armed guard * 10 new COVID cases in Genesee County * County Planning Board to consider Chipptle Grill in Batavia

Batavia Downs holds Job Fair * Darien Lake to hold Drive-thru hiring event * SUNY plans mass vaccinations before summer vacation

Two armed robberies in Orleans County leads to gunfire * VLT aid for Batavia included in state budget bill * 16 and 17 year olds now eligible for Pfizer vaccine

WNY has one of the highest COVID infection rates in the state * Starting tomorrow all NY’ers over 16 eligible for vaccine * 11 p.m. curfew ends for many businesses, but not restaurants and bars

One hour guided walks on select Saturday mornings * $5 registration fee benefits Genesee County Animal Shelter

Troopers to soon wear body cameras * 10 new positive cases of COVID in Genesee County * Talk your dog for a guided walk in the park

What will legal pot mean locally? * 17 new COVID cases in county, three at the County Jail..* The Sabres finally win one

Downs is extending hours * Legal weed awaits the gov’s signature * New York highest taxed state in the union

COVID vaccine and appointments available in Genesee and Orleans Counties * Village of Oakfield to hold hearing on budget * pot could be legal by the end of the week

High Wind Warning until this afternoon * Buffalo area restaurant owner puts “Shooting for a Cure” over $200K * Batavia Downs to improve Park Road

Cuomo accused of putting family to the head of the COVID testing line * Five cases of COVID at Genesee County Jail * Batavia Players new playhouse gets big state boost

City Hall looks for two administrators * New Yorkers over 50 now eligible for COVID vaccine * State budget in better shape than originally thought

Deputies: driver ran off Dublin Rd. striking utility pole and a tree.

Progress reported in Genesee County COVID fight * Cuomo approval rating drops * Downs announces change in Summer Concert Series

Old Navy to open in Town of Batavia * Tomaszewski allowed to file Chpater 7 * NYS changes curfew times

Tomaszewski case delayed, again * State Assembly assembles team of lawyers to begin impeachment probe * Kiwanis Club to hold “modified” Easter Egg Hunt

Starts Friday March 19th and runs through March 31st

Woman ticketed in Sunday crash with Town of Batavia emergency vehicle * 50% of New Yorkers think Cuomo should stay in office * A Pembroke woman charged with torturing animals

Two separate vehicle crashes are related * Biden weighs in on Cuomo woes * Gasoline prices up, again, locally

Public can vote online and enter to win prizes

Assembly takes step toward impeachment of Governor * State loosens travels restrictions * Batavia Boys Basketball go for Sectional Championship

Grass fire spreads to home on Vine St. * 18 new COVID cases in Genesee County, 11 at the federal detention center * Sabres to allow some fans in the stands

Two women killed exiting COVID vaccine clinic * A sixth woman alleges harassment by the governor * Genesee County COVID death toll now 120

Tabelski gets permanent City Manager post * Perry man critically injured in fire * COVID 19 hospitalizations fall in Finger Lakes Region

Council expected to name Tabelski permanent City Manager tonight * Cuomo says he won’t go * Gasoline prices in Batavia continue to rise

A vote will be taken Monday to appoint Rachel Tabelski the new permanent Batavia City Manager

Fire destroys barn in Elba * Hawley calls for reducing distance between students * Vote is possible today to strip Governor of emergency powers

73 year old woman killed when her vehicle struck a garbage truck on Route 237

State run GCC clinic runs out of appointments in 90-minutes * Hawley critical of state for allowing anyone to get appointment * New rules for indoor and outdoor social gatherings

Clinic is targeted to Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming County residents

Cuomo’s emergency powers may be nearing an end * Batavia K-9 “Batu” takes down his first suspect * Sabres lose four in a row

More COVID vaccine in Genesee County * Third woman accuses Gov of harassment * GCEDC to consider tax incentives for Plug Power

COVID positive rates trending down in WNY * Cuomo issues apology, but denies inappropriate behavior * Local gasoline prices trend upward

$290-million green energy project is a go in STAMP * Plug Power says it will employ 68 people at an average of $70,000 per year * GCEDC has been down this road before

Batavia Downs buys its adjacent hotel * Ex-Cutomo staffer says the Gov sexually harassed her * $11-million Erie Canal rehab in Orleans Co completed

Wind Advisory in effect * Batavia man approaches trial for attempted murder * 15 new COVID cases in Genesee County

GOP talks Impeachment of the governor * Troopers identify victim of fatal Albion crash * Pembroke Central voters approve re-build of bus garage

County Health Director reports encouraging COVID stats * Fatal crash in Albion * State opens up entertainment venues

Cuomo suggests home delivery of legal pot * Health Director to speak on local COVID vaccinations * UMMC restores seven day a week visitation

City to hold Jackson Square meeting * Local man arrested twice within 2 hours on felony charges * AMBER alert issued for Erie County teen

Meeting to be held Thursday, Feb 18 at 6pm

COVID positivity rate drops * Winter Strom Warning posted * Pembroke bus garage vote postponed

20 new COVID cases i n Genesee County, five deaths i n two days * COVID vaccine eligibility is broadened * NYS eases COVID quarantine rules

LeRoy Central approves one capital project and rejects another * Tops opens renovated Batavia store * New protocols for for indoor events

Batavia Police issue annual report for 2020 * Latest local COVID stats * Board of Elections: Party changes deadline this Friday